Pirates lose to Blues in junior play

PORT HAWKESBURY — The Strait Pirates dropped a 3-1 decision to the Cumberland Blues in Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League play in Port Hawkesbury on Friday.

Jesse Colborne had two goals, including a third period empty-netter, to pace the Blues to the victory. Tyler Gould scored the winning team’s other goal, while Dale MacIntosh was the lone marksmen for the Pirates.

In goal, Jessie Cox picked up the win in a game that saw the host Pirates outshoot the visitors by a 34-23 margin. Luke Jessop was the goaltender of record for Port Hawkesbury.

Despite the loss, the Pirates (15-10-0-2) remain in second place in the Sid Rowe Division with 32 points. They are in Glace Bay tonight to play the first-place Miners at the Bayplex. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

Although Cumberland picked up its ninth win of the season, they still remain in last place in the Sid Rowe Division.